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HW&W E30: Christie Lee, Tucson Metro Chamber

April 24, 2021 by Sam Harrell

Christie Lee, Director of Member Services
Tucson Metro Chamber
212 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-792-2250 ext. 158
Clee@tucsonchamber.org
Website: https://tucsonchamber.org/
SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn |

As the new Director of Member Services for the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, I couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of such a dynamic organization! This certainly is not your father’s Chamber; however, the principal remains as a modernized version of a 125-year-old organization that has historically supported businesses in our local community.

A little about me, is I am a native Tucsonan that considers myself the girl next door who has a genuine passion for helping my neighbor, being involved for the good of the community, and making the world a better place- especially one business at a time.

The steppingstone of my journey includes being a part of large corporations, smaller communities, and locally owned organizations, most recently, Commerce Bank of Arizona, fundraising for non-profits, such as the Good Scout Awards and the Spina Bifida Association of Southern Arizona. I have been an instrumental part of startups and turning around failing companies to be extraordinary successes. Positions held ranged from entry-level to Vice President due to a robust passion and ability to deliver time and time again and my commitment is to do the same for you.

My background in business and relationship development is the heartbeat of my successes across industries and is what excites me the most about serving you. I truly understand business issues and I can’t wait to hear about yours. I am your connector and I love Tucson!

About the Host

Karen M. Fisher
Senior Loan Officer
NMLS ID# 180167 – AZ MLO Lic# 0911886

Summit Funding, Inc.
5151 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. 700
Tucson, AZ 85711
Branch NMLS ID# 1464335 – Summit Funding, Inc NMLS ID#3199
AZ Lic# 0925837 – Equal Housing Opportunity

(520) 447-2279 Direct Phone
Karen.Fisher@SummitFunding.net
www.OurNeighborsOurHeroes.com

As a Senior Loan Officer, I originate residential home loans (1-4 Units) for purchase or refinance transactions for owner-occupied, second homes, or investment properties. I am licensed in the State of Arizona; however, I can connect you to great mortgage loan officers anywhere in the United States or Canada. I have been a loan officer for just over 20 years. In the prior 17 years, I was a Realtor, an Associate Broker, Branch Manager, and Designated Broker. My beloved husband Scott and I have been married for over 37 years, we have an awesome daughter Allison who is engaged to her Gonzaga University sweetheart, Enrique. I love to read, travel, hike, golf, camp, entrepreneurial ideas, inventions, animals, and children. My key to success is to focus on excellence, not perfection, and being growth-minded.

CAW E14: Ryan Foster, IM Insurance, Co-Founder

April 22, 2021 by Sam Harrell

Ryan Foster, IM Insurance, Co-Founder – The Reveille Project
Crest Insurance Group
Colorado Center Tower 1,
2000 S Colorado Blvd Suite 11100
City: Denver State: CO ZIP: 80222
Email: rfoster@crestins.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter |

Ryan Foster is a Colorado-native father, husband, former college athlete, a second-generation member of the insurance industry, and most recently, a valued addition to Crest Insurance Group of Colorado’s fast-growing boutique employee benefits team.

Additionally, Ryan is a United States Marine Corps combat veteran, having served two tours in Iraq. It was in this segment of his life story that his life took a fateful turn that resulted in the award of a Purple Heart, a rediscovery of purpose, and his founding The Reveille Project – a non-profit organization dedicated to helping combat veterans reintegrate with their community back home through fellowship and physical fitness.

Based in Denver, where he lives with his wife and children, Ryan now consults with employers throughout the Southwest on employee benefit insurance plans, advising employers on plan design, regulatory compliance, and his personal passion for health and wellness.

About The Business;

Crest Insurance is the largest locally-owned and operated insurance brokerage in Southern Arizona, and one of the top-100 insurance agencies in the United States. Recognized as an industry leader with offices in Arizona, California, and Colorado, their experienced insurance experts provide cost-effective solutions for the complex industries that drive our local economy.

In addition to assisting businesses throughout the Southwest with their commercial insurance, workers compensation, and employee health insurance plans, Crest’s team is also happy to assist its Arizona, Colorado, and California neighbors with personal coverage including homeowners, auto, and life insurance.

Host

Matt Nelson: Senior Vice President, Crest Insurance Group
Matt is a Senior Vice President at Crest Insurance Group in Tucson, consulting with companies to identify and implement insurance, risk management, and employee benefits solutions. With more than 15 years of industry experience, he has served as a keynote speaker on the healthcare industry, leadership, workplace culture, and risk management for professional organizations throughout Southern Arizona, including the City of Tucson, Greater Tucson Leadership, the Financial Executives and Affiliates of Tucson, and the CEO Roundtable of Tucson.

Matt is an active member in the Tucson community, having served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Arizona Army National Guard and volunteering with multiple local organizations, including as Treasurer and a Big Brother with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southern Arizona, a volunteer with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Chair of the Pima County JTED’s Business and Industry Council, a builder with Habitat for Humanity and many other local youth charities.
Email: mnelson@crestins.com
Phone: 520.784.7636
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattrnelson2

TMB E59: Don Zavis, Sales Training Professional

April 21, 2021 by Sam Harrell

Don Zavis

WE ARE A DYNAMIC TEAM OF EXPERT SALES TRAINING PROFESSIONALS.

We are a national sales training, international keynote speaking and award-winning sales coaching organization for the Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, and Professional Services Industries. Our practice focuses on educational workshops, private one-on-one sales coaching/training, keynote addresses, group sales training/coaching, webinars, conference calls, recorded materials, Zoom, Skype, social media, and written materials.

Forty-Niner Golf & CC – Tucson’s Hidden Jewel

TMB E58: Matt Hogg Executive Chef Joseph Erceg

April 21, 2021 by Sam Harrell

Matthew Hogg, Executive Chef
Serving Since: 2020
Phone Number: 520.621.5967
 Email Matthew Hogg

Matthew Hogg is a former resident of Austin, Texas, where he found his calling to cuisine when he was five years old cooking with his dad.

His passion for Culinary Arts continued into high school and his friends where always more than happy to taste test his new menu creations. He says that the greatest compliment a chef can get is the silence a great meal brings, because everyone is too busy eating to talk.

Chef Hogg attended Texas Culinary Academy School of Le Cordon Bleu. After culinary school Matt quickly rose through the ranks and joined the Club Corp family in 2014 as an Executive Sous Chef at the Baylor Club in Waco, Texas.

His impressive skills and ability in the kitchen led to a promotion and relocation to the Plaza Club in San Antonio, Texas in 2017.

Now a Tucson Resident, we are excited to have Chef Hogg join us at the Arizona Sands Club as he brings with him many years of cuisine creativity and what is sure to be a pallet pleasing menu for the members of our club.

Joseph Erceg, Membership Director
Serving Since: 2020
Phone Number: 520.621.7674
 Email Joseph Erceg

A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and a graduate of Iowa State University, Joseph Erceg began his professional career in Tucson at Gates Learjet Corporation, leaving to become a partner in Erceg, Sitton & Bratt Advertising.

For more than thirty years, Joe managed and marketed several ad agencies and worked in account management for local radio, television, and outdoor companies.

As a professional and as a volunteer, he has worked heavily in the event management & sports marketing arenas. 

In 2015, Joe adapted his expertise in sales & marketing to association management when he became the director of the Arizona Small Business Association’s Southern Arizona office, then as president/CEO of the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce. 

His love for amateur sports and dedication to our community has been demonstrated as a volunteer for a number of organizations including the Fiesta Bowl, Grand Canyon State Games, NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl, El Tour de Tucson, and Pima County Sports Authority.

Joe has been a passionate supporter of the University of Arizona Athletics – a passion shared by his wife, Dalena, who played and coached high school and college basketball. 

His adult children, Sean, Alec, and Madi, have loved competing in sports and have been lifelong Wildcat fans!  Next to his faith and family, Members at the Arizona Sands Club are Joe’s top priority!   

Forty-Niner Golf & CC – Tucson’s Hidden Jewel

TMBS E161: Poorva Joshipura, Sr. VP International Affairs Peta

April 16, 2021 by Sam Harrell

About Poorva Joshipura:

Poorva Joshipura is senior vice president of international affairs for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation U.K.

She has spent over two decades with PETA and its affiliates, during which time she conducted eyewitness investigations into slaughterhouses, laboratories, and other facilities that harm animals.

Her work has led Mercedes-Benz to offer leather-free options for its luxury cars, and victories under her leadership include pushing the Indian government to ban animal tests for cosmetics and household products as well as major fashion retailers to stop selling items containing down feathers, angora wool, and fur. 

She has discussed animal rights on national television in India, the U.K., and the U.S. and as a TEDx speaker, and she is the author of –

For a Moment of Taste: How What You Eat Impacts Animals.

IMPACT E6: Meghan Heddings & Dr John D. Arnold

April 14, 2021 by Sam Harrell

Meghan Heddings, Executive Director
Family Housing Resources
3505 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 501
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-977-7533
mheddings@fhrinc.net
FHRTucson.org
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Meghan Heddings joined FHR in December of 2018. Meghan is a native Tucsonan that is passionate about improving the local community and providing resources to improve individual and families lives and advocating for improved services. Prior to coming to FHR, Meghan worked at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona as the Chief Operations Officer heading a team of over 50 individuals across southern Arizona.

Dr John David Arnold

www.ppep.org

Dr. John David Arnold was born in ‘Pennsylvania Dutch Country’ on a small farm located near Doylestown in Bucks County. His late father whose family dates from the early 1600s was a writer and inventor, who wrote the first motor tourist guide of Mexico for Triple-A and Popular Mechanics Magazines in the 1950s.

His mother was an artist, sculptor, and micro-business owner of Grayce’s Gift Shop in Patagonia, Arizona until the age of 97. Dr. Arnold has two sisters, Janie & Elaine. Dr. Arnold has been a resident of Arizona for over five decades and presently resides in both Tucson and Patagonia, Arizona. Dr. Arnold is a single parent with three daughters and one stepson; Loree, Renato, (born in Lima, Peru) Chaska, 19, and Tika, 16. All four have attended and excelled in traditional and public charter schools.

Dr. Arnold moved to Guadalajara, Mexico with his family when he was six years old and attended elementary school at Colegio Cervantes. He moved to Nogales, Arizona after five years in Guadalajara. His family then moved to Tucson’s south side circa 1958 where he attended Wakefield Junior High and Pueblo High Schools. Subsequently, Dr. Arnold graduated from the University of Arizona, with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Sociology, two master’s Degrees in Administration and Education, (M. Ed) with a Ph.D. in the same fields.

Main Administration
Address: 802 E. 46th Street
Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: 520.622.3553 | Fax: 520.622.1480 | TDD: 1-800-367-8939
Email: dnoriega@ppep.org

SHOW HOST:
Barbara McClure, Executive Director
IMPACT of Southern Arizona
3535 E Hawser Street
Tucson, AZ 85739
520-825-0009 / Mobile Phone: 206-915-0919
barbara@impactsoaz.org
www.impactsoaz.org
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Barbara McClure wakes up each morning passionate about going to work at a place that improves lives and inspires futures every day! She has been the Executive Director of a Tucson social service nonprofit called IMPACT of Southern Arizona, for ten years. What is it that keeps you passionate about your role Barbara?

Barbara has been a visionary and planner with decades of experience as a small business owner and in nonprofit leadership; her innovative ideas and strategic thinking, along with a talent for bringing the community together, has helped grow IMPACT five-fold in a very short time. Her talents and interests are diverse but all center around helping people, improving the community, bolstering education, building capacity and sustainability, being vocal about the rights and conditions of others, experiencing art, nurturing all inhabitants of your garden, and enjoying life to the fullest.

And now Barbara is about to experience another exciting chapter in her life with hosting a brand-new Radio Show Podcast here on the Tucson Business RadioX Network starting in November.

IMPACT of Southern Arizona is a 20 – year old social service nonprofit stabilizing families and seniors, and moving people out of poverty. IMPACT’s programs are designed to stretch household budgets so earned income can be spent on necessities such as improved housing conditions, fuel to get to work, utilizes, and needed medical attention and prescriptions. Its clients are your neighbors! People come to IMPACT because it is a welcoming place where they are always treated with dignity and respect, and where they find resources, referrals, coaching, and help to attain the skills that can move them forward into self-sufficiency.

Barbara grew up in Pasadena CA, moved to Long Beach for college, got married and started our family then moved to Seattle area ten years later. Took our youngest son on an 11-month motorhome trip to get to Tucson – Homeschooled for 10th grade.

We vacationed at a rustic cabin when I was growing up, where we had no phone or television; and spent all our time outside fishing, hiking, horseback riding, listening to old radio shows, playing pool, reading comic books from the local small grocer, and using our imaginations all day long. I always admired the superheroes who defended people and cities like Gotham and Metropolis, so when our three boys were born, we named them after familiar character: Colin (Bryce for an overlay of Bruce Wayne, Kent, and Parker. Our first grandchild was born last year, and as in the family tradition, named Logan, after the Wolverine. I used to always tell them they were my superheroes – and they still are today!

Barbara loves working with numbers and has always loved math and the organization of things, so accounting seemed perfect, but I soon realized that I if I became a CPA I would have to spend many months inside doing tax returns, and that did not appeal to me as a long–term career! I have a great imagination and enjoy creating things, so thought I should find a better path that might nurture that side of my personality. I was working in the shipping industry in SoCal at the time and fell in love with import and export, so shifted my majors to Marketing and International Business. Those were wonderful fits, and I imagined graduating and moving to the largest port on the planet, in Germany; then, I met my future husband and things took a different turn.

A little bit about how Barbara got into Nonprofit work:

All along with my husband and I were always involved in nonprofits and community volunteer opportunities, and often said it was too bad we could not make a living doing those things we loved so much. Leadership roles in PTO, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Junior League, Elks, Rotary and more. Then when we moved to Tucson I looked for a local opportunity to impact my community. A Board position was about to open at IMPACT, and my local bank branch manager, Peggy Smoot, suggested I would be very passionate about getting involved in the mission work there. I worked in the Food Bank.

There are thousands of nonprofits in Tucson. What makes IMPACT Unique is that they bring the community together to stabilize families and move people out of poverty. Our true success lies in partnering with a large number of businesses, agencies, social clubs and other nonprofits. We invest $2.5 million in the community each year, and we do it all with a lean staff of amazing professionals supported by more than 170 volunteer shifts each week! We have put great systems in place to run efficiently, effectively and with a commitment to sustainability and integrity, protecting the community’s investment in our work, striving for perfect audits, being innovative, building capacity and most importantly – treating everyone with dignity and respect. We are an award-winning nonprofit with numerous nods to incredible customer service. Our clients are your neighbors… We improve lives and inspire futures of people living in Southern AZ.

So, IMPACT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and you have been at the helm half that time. Share with me the things IMPACT has accomplished over the years, and the things you have planned for this celebratory year.

TMBS E160: Norman Bacal Author, Take Charge

April 13, 2021 by Sam Harrell

About Norman Bacal

After founding the Toronto office of Heenan Blaikie in 1989, Bacal went on to build and lead the law firm for fifteen years, in which time it became one of Canada’s leading firms and employed more than 1100 people.

At the pinnacle of his career, he was among the world’s leading entertainment attorneys, representing major studios and helping finance Canadian films, television programs, and a number of Hollywood films. 

Take Charge removes the guesswork for today’s graduates and professionals who want tried and true advice to help them build skills, gain experience, and enjoy success. With career lessons from Bacal and more than twenty other successful professionals and leaders, Take Charge is an essential manual for graduates, young professionals, and those who mentor them. 

Norman Bacal, in his clear and insightful book, Take Charge, faces these questions and challenges young professionals to build the skills which will empower them toward professional success. 

 “You can float along, hoping everything works out, or you can take charge of your future beginning right now. There are tools you need to survive and thrive,” says Bacal. 

“Only you can be in charge of your future and the moves you make to increase your experience,” shares Bacal, “and more importantly, to experience your relevance.”

“If you’re struggling with how to move forward in your career, regardless of whether you’re in business or almost any other field, this book…is full of realistic action steps that show how to do just that.”

“The final nail to hammer home is this: your career is entirely in your hands,” reminds Bacal. “Do not let anyone convince you otherwise. Keep an eye open for opportunity, don’t be afraid to take risks, and realize that fear is the only thing holding you back from reaching your full potential.”

 Take Charge: The Skills That Drive Professional Success (ebook) $7.88, ISBN 978-1988387215   (Paperback) $12.85, 2021, Iguana Books, 203 pages, available at Amazon and Barnes&Noble.

HCT E2: Beth Fuller & Jane K Larrabee

April 8, 2021 by Sam Harrell

Beth Fuller, Owner of TLC Coordination & Advocacy
TLC Coordination and Advocacy
3849 E Broadway #266
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-305-4454, Cell: 520-403-8317,
Fax: 520-373-5143
Beth@tucsonlifecare.com
Info@tucsonlifecare.com
https://www.tucsonlifecare.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn |

TLC Coordination and Advocacy is the one call for older adults to make. We meet with individuals and families to assess their needs and help sort out what kind of care and services best meet their needs to help them stay as independent as possible. Then we arrange and coordinate those services, monitor them for quality, and troubleshoot any glitches. We attend medical appointments to make sure doctors get an accurate picture and that any orders are carried through and families are updated.

We are a safety net for those who have no one else to help. We are the boots on the ground for busy adult children whether they are in Tucson or in another country. We are like a project manager for aging. We focus on the people, but also arrange care for pets, homes, autos, and anything else that needs attention. A care manager is on-call 24 hours to assist with urgent situations whether it’s a trip to the ER or a broken pipe or AC that goes out in July.

Jane K Larrabee
Law Office of Jane K Larrabee
333 N Wilmot Rd STE 340
Tucson, AZ 85711
520-829-0571
jane@jlazlaw.com

Jane was raised in Hawaii and New Hampshire before her parents relocated to Tucson when she was 10 —

We know Jane as an attorney, who practices ESTATE & TRUST LAW – a 3rd career for her- begun in 2002. She has 2 law degrees – her JD from the UofA and Masters of Law in Tax from Univ of Washington/Seattle.

 A tidbit about Jane’s prior working life are:

She was involved in implementing Title 9 in schools all over Arizona to give boys and girls equal education opportunity.

She managed the training dept for US Franchise Company teaching entrepreneurs how to profitably run a small business. When that company moved its headquarters— Jane changed course and became a lawyer in 2002

Jane is married to Phil. While they have no children, they enjoy extended family here in Tucson… Their next big home project is rewilding the back yard to meet Audubon standards as a native plant & critter (bird -bee -bat & bunny) habitat.

Jane’s hobbies include: Window-hiking on Southeast Arizona’s backroads and being a newbie birder.

About your business

am an estate planning attorney in Tucson, Arizona.  I’ve been helping families and individuals create support systems for difficult transitions like death and disability for over 15 years.  It’s my mission to make the legal process simple, comfortable, and effective for you

That’s why I practice law a little differently – we collaborate and by way of conversation we discover who and what is most important to you.

Many clients have said this work is one of love. People make these plans because they love someone.  To this I add, it is also about respecting and taking care of yourself. So many others depend on you. By taking care of yourself, they are helped, too.

Special Notes

I’m always looking to improve on tools so they serve when needed. Ex: DocuBank. As a gift, I give my clients 1 yr membership. Remember those Healthcare documents? DocuBank stores them electronically. You carry a wallet card – and those docs are avail 24/7/365 to you,

Your doctors, your healthcare agents with a simple phone call.

Cindy L. Sheller

Cindy L. Sheller is a recognized expert in navigating the healthcare system and has more than 27 years’ experience. In 2015 she left the Healthcare Corporate world to become an entrepreneur and bring Caring Senior Service to the Tucson and Southern Arizona communities. She is married to Lee Sheller & has two children Nick Pazarentzos 34, Zachary who is 13 years old. One Grandbaby Audrey 15 months. We live on 4 acres of land in Tucson and have two dogs, 3 desert tortoises, 9 chickens and an array of fish, and one Axolotl.

Cindy’s Tucson office is ranked among the top Caring Senior Service Agencies in the nation. Cindy is the recipient of the coveted Hedgehog Award for 2021. She was featured as the first Women Icon of 2021 in REfashioned Magazine. She is a Platinum member of EWomen Network as well as a BNI Copper Connections member.

Caring Senior Service is a non-medical home health care agency serving the Tucson and surrounding area communities. Caring Senior Service uses the GreatCare® method which ensures seniors receive the very best senior home care. As the owner of Caring Senior Service, it is Cindy’s goal to give seniors the control needed to live safely at home and to provide their families peace of mind. Cindy believes every senior should be able to remain Healthy. Happy. Home.

Caring Senior Service works with community partners to ensure the health and safety of their clients. There are times when home care is no longer an option, and her team facilitates the changes needed to keep her clients safe. She and her team, work hard to provide GreatCare® to every senior they serve. Senior care is Cindy’s passion, more than a career it’s a heart-centered calling. She is an active leader in the business and healthcare community as well as an advocate and volunteer supporting adults who wish to age in place.

Cindy’s latest heart project is her new Podcast HOME CARE TODAY. The mission of the show is to share information and knowledge on how to navigate the home health care industry. The desire to help Seniors and their families obtain the tools they need to plan before a crisis. To learn more about Caring Senior Service visit: www.caringseniorservice.com/tucson

TMBS E159: Alberto Gonzalez, Medicaid offers Peace of Mind

April 7, 2021 by Sam Harrell

MEDICAID OFFERS FAMILIES PEACE OF MIND KNOWING THEY AND THEIR CHILDREN ARE COVERED DURING COVID-19.

Alberto González, Jr. – Senior Strategist for the Health Policy Project at Unidos US and is a HEALTH POLICY EXPERT ON HOW FAMILIES CAN ENROLL FOR COVERAGE ANY TIME OF YEAR.

More than 70 million Americans receive health coverage through Medicaid, including nearly 18 million Latinos. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion provision, roughly 3 million low-income Latino adults gained coverage through their state’s adoption of Medicaid expansion. Alberto more than half (55%) of the nation’s Latino children get their coverage through Medicaid or CHIP.

More About Alberto Gonzalez:

Alberto A. González, Jr. is a senior strategist for the Health Policy Project at UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza).

His work as a senior strategist focuses on shaping, driving, and advancing UnidosUS’s health policy agenda, including legislative, policy, and issue campaigns at the federal and state level.

Within the Health Policy Project, González develops and implements federal and state health advocacy strategies to maximize health coverage and access opportunities for Latino families.

Alberto produces policy documents to demonstrate the effects of health and safety net programs on the Latino community.

He also communicates UnidosUS’ position and recommended health policy changes to Congress and Affiliates and provides strategic guidance on state health advocacy campaigns to several health equity coalitions at the state and federal level. 

Mr. González holds a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and a bachelor’s degree in political science and American studies from the University of California, Berkeley.

Alberto is originally from Pico Rivera, California

For more information, please visit  www.unidosus.org